Energy Efficiency & Climate Change Technical Specialist

Posting Date: 15 May 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Lecce, IT, 73100 Napoli, IT, 80142 Roma, IT, 144 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Sustainability and Business Innovation

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy Efficiency & Climate Change Technical Specialist to join its office in Genoa within the Sustainability and Business Innovation Division.

Mission

The candidate will join the Technical Discipline “ESG, Sustainability & Climate Risk” at RINA Consulting, delivering technical services on a global scale. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clients across industry, research and development, and the financial sector—supporting efforts to improve the sustainability rating of a Company, mitigate climate change risks, improve climate resilience of the assets implementing effective adaptation strategies.

This role will involve providing technical expertise across a wide range of sustainability-related areas, including Climate Change, Carbon Markets, Energy Efficiency and Management, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting, Product Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Finance, ESG, and Sustainability Management.

Key Accountabilities

Lead projects across a range of sustainability and climate-related domains, with special focus on:

- Energy Efficiency Audits and ISO 50001 Implementation
- GHG Accounting & Reporting
- Decarbonisation Studies and GHG Target Setting
- Carbon Footprint of Products and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Climate Change Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
- Climate Adaptation Planning

Lead and implement Research & Development activities for ESG and climate risk-related projects funded by the EU under the Horizon Europe 2021–2027 programme.

Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical and financial proposals for ESG, Sustainability & Climate Risk related topics.

Manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and support the achievement of the Discipline team objectives.

Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in sustainability, with deep expertise in climate change, ESG principles, and sustainability reporting frameworks. #LI-IG1

Education

Master’s Degree in Energy Engineering or Engineering General

MBA/Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering

Qualifications

Postgraduate studies focused on sustainability or the climate-energy transition are considered a strong asset.

At least 3 years of solid experience in one or more sustainability-related domains listed above.

Familiarity with relevant frameworks and regulations such as GRI, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, SBTi.

EGE (Esperto in Gestione dell’Energia) Certification according to UNI CEI 11339 is a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Italian (C1 level); proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated passion for driving environmental and social impact through business practices.

Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive attitude and the ability to stay current with evolving developments in the field.

Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.